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Butternut Squash Soup

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Creamy butternut squash soup made with simple ingredients. A warm, comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for cozy lunches or easy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 141
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ tsp ground cumin or nutmeg
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup milk or plant-based milk optional, for creaminess

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add butternut squash and stir to coat.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and add cumin or nutmeg.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
  7. Cover and simmer for 25 - 30 minutes, until squash is very tender.
  8. Remove from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or blender.
  9. Stir in milk if using and season with salt and black pepper.
  10. Warm gently and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 1002mgPotassium: 463mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 11887IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Roast the squash first for deeper flavor
Add a splash of coconut milk for richness
Finish with herbs or olive oil before serving

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